Waterloo Regional Police say a Kitchener man has been arrested in connection with a pair of separate sexual assault investigations, including one that left a woman with serious injuries.
The first incident happened on April 15 at about 3 a.m. near King and Union streets in Waterloo.
Police said a woman was walking in the area when she reported being approached by a man and dragged to a nearby parking lot where she was sexually assaulted.
The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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The second incident happened on Saturday when police responded to a home on Jackson Avenue in Kitchener for a report of a sexual assault.
Police said a female reported that she came to the residence, but was attacked inside.
She was taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including aggravated sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats.
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Police said they are trying determine if there are any links to other ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8666 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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